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Will Senator Brown vote for sensible filibuster reform?

January 27, 2011 By cos

I'm reading that the Senate's votes on filibuster reform are likely to happen today.  Senator Mark Udall of Colorado has introduced these proposals: No filibuster on a motion to proceed: An idea put forth by Senator Michael Bennet and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: filibuster, scott-brown, senate

Hey, Boston special election tomorrow!

November 15, 2010 By cos

The election to replace Boston City Councilor John Tobin (who left earlier this year to take a job at Northeastern) is tomorrow, Tuesday November 16th. Matt O'Malley, who won the preliminary with 53%, is facing Jim Hennigan, who came in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: boston, jamaica-plain, jim-hennigan, john-tobin, matt-omalley, mission-hill, roslindale, west-roxbury

What has Deval Patrick done?

October 31, 2010 By cos

First of all, after several governors in a row who paid too little attention to the details of state government and its budget, and legislation in the state house, Deval Patrick was a huge change just because he actually cares, pays … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cape-wind, charlie-baker, deval-patrick, ma-gov, massachusetts, mbta, rail

Mac D’Alessandro’s clarity on Citizens United & corporate money in politics

September 13, 2010 By cos

[ Edit: I also posted this video on Daily Kos - please recommend! ] One reason Mac D'Alessandro may be, as Red Mass Group's EaBo says, "the most dangerous man running for Congress this year," is his ability to clearly communicate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: campaign-finance, citizens-united, ma-09, mac-dalessandro, massachusetts, money, stephen-lynch, video

Mac D’Alessandro on miltary spending and “issue silos”

September 12, 2010 By cos

I went to see Mac D'Alessandro at a house party in Boston this summer, where he answered questions from the people gathered in a living room, after giving his stump speech. Unfortunately I hadn't brought a large enough memory card for my … [Read more...]

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Governors Councillor, Sixth District?

September 4, 2010 By cos

I've got opinions on the Treasure race and the Auditor race, but I just noticed we've got two candidates for Democratic nominee for Governor's Councillor in the Sixth District, and I know absolutely nothing about either of them.  I … [Read more...]

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Mac D’Alessandro: “Most important race in the country”

August 9, 2010 By cos

MoveOn is endorsing Mac D'Alessandro for Congress!  Tomorrow, Tuesday at noon, local MoveOn members will gather on the Boston common for a Mac D'Alessandro endorsement rally (click to RSVP and contact the organizers). "For those of you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ma-09, mac-dalessandro, stephen-lynch, video

Who do you know in Needham, Wellesley, Natick, …, Attleboro?

May 7, 2010 By cos

Tuesday, May 11th, is election day!  Scott Brown used to represent a district [PDF map] made up of: All of: Needham, Wayland, Sherborn, Millis, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville, North Attleborough Parts of: Wellesley, Natick, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: massachusetts, peter-smulowitz, state-senate

My Notes From State Senate Candidates Forum

April 12, 2010 By cos

In the first round, every candidate was asked what their top priority issue is, and about the #1 thing they'd do in the state senate.  The answers were quite uniform:Top issue: Jobs. What would you do in the Senate: Oppose cuts in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: allston, boston, cambridge, charlestown, chelsea, dan-hill, denise-simmons, dennis-benzan, election-2010, everett, massachusetts, michael-albano, revere, sal-didomenici, saugus, somerville, tim-flaherty

“Mr. Lynch MUST be challenged this fall.” –Harmony Wu

March 25, 2010 By cos

Dear Friends, The groundswell of support around the idea of challenging Rep. Stephen Lynch comes as no surprise; I have shared with many of you a growing sense of dissatisfaction with my Congressman's leadership and votes. His … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: election-2010, harmony-wu, health-care, ma-09, massachusetts, stephen-lynch

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